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Spittlebug Act

USA116th CongressHR-5362| House 
| Updated: 12/9/2019
Tulsi Gabbard

Tulsi Gabbard

Democratic Representative

Hawaii

Cosponsors (2)
Ed Case (Democratic)David Scott (Democratic)

Agriculture Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Spittlebug Act This bill authorizes the Department of Agriculture to provide competitive research and extension grants to (1) develop and disseminate science-based tools and treatments to combat the insect known as the spittlebug (Cercopoidea); and (2) establish an area-wide integrated pest management program in areas affected, or at risk of being affected by, the insect.
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Timeline
Dec 9, 2019
Introduced in House
Dec 9, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
  • December 9, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • December 9, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

Agriculture and Food

Agricultural researchAnimal and plant healthInsectsPest managementResearch administration and funding

Spittlebug Act

USA116th CongressHR-5362| House 
| Updated: 12/9/2019
Spittlebug Act This bill authorizes the Department of Agriculture to provide competitive research and extension grants to (1) develop and disseminate science-based tools and treatments to combat the insect known as the spittlebug (Cercopoidea); and (2) establish an area-wide integrated pest management program in areas affected, or at risk of being affected by, the insect.
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Timeline
Dec 9, 2019
Introduced in House
Dec 9, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
  • December 9, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • December 9, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Tulsi Gabbard

Tulsi Gabbard

Democratic Representative

Hawaii

Cosponsors (2)
Ed Case (Democratic)David Scott (Democratic)

Agriculture Committee

Agriculture and Food

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Agricultural researchAnimal and plant healthInsectsPest managementResearch administration and funding